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How the Grand Slam of Curling is working to curtail blank ends

Grand Slam of Curling @grandslamofcurling.bsky.social · 21h

🚨 New GSOC Rule Alert:

Starting at the CO-OP Tour Challenge in Nisku, teams will now be limited to one blank end per game — a move to make curling more exciting.

Read more ⤵️
https://bit.ly/3IG8ThM

#GSOC #Curling #LetsRock

Unless you’re the ultimate curling purist, you probably don’t like blank ends. We can all think of at least one time we sat down to watch a curling game — live or on television — and had to wait close...

Eight Ends: What we learned from the AMJ Masters format changes

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Grand Slam of Curling @grandslamofcurling.bsky.social · 1d

SHOT OF THE WEEK: AMJ MASTERS
[Presented by: New-Life Mills]

It’s time for your vote ⬇️

1️⃣ Rylan Kleiter: spinner for a single 🌀

2️⃣ Jake Horgan: quadruple takeout 💣

3️⃣ Tracy Fleury: run double in a QF extra end 😱

Voting ends Oct. 15, 2025. There will be a $1,000 prize. 🏆

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Jonathan Brazeau @jonathanbrazeau.bsky.social · 1d

How did some rule changes affect the AMJ Masters?

I took a look at the impact of shootouts and the 3-2-1 points system at the first @grandslamofcurling.bsky.social event of the season in this week's Eight Ends. #curling

The AMJ Masters introduced a couple of twists to the format. Let's kick off this week's Eight Ends by taking a deeper dive into the numbers and how these changes impacted the event.

www.thegrandslamofcurling.com

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Grand Slam of Curling @grandslamofcurling.bsky.social · 2d

EIGHT ENDS UPDATE | The AMJ Masters kicked off the season with a few format curveballs — from shootouts replacing extra ends to a revamped points system.

What did we learn? 🤔 Jonathan Brazeau breaks down the numbers.

Read the full article ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3ITOu8X

Eight Ends: What we learned from the AMJ Masters format changes

The AMJ Masters introduced a couple of twists to the format. Let's kick off this week's Eight Ends by taking a deeper dive into the numbers and how these changes impacted the event.

www.thegrandslamofcurling.com

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Grand Slam of Curling @grandslamofcurling.bsky.social · 2d

The next generation of champions is ready to make their mark at the inaugural Jr. GSOC U25 and U15 events, Oct. 16–19 in Beaumont, AB.

Teams representing five countries and finals held at the CO-OP Tour Challenge.

More details ➡️ https://bit.ly/3J7g3eL

#JrGSOC #GSOC

Tour Roundup: Ha steals to win Stu Sells Toronto Tankard

Grand Slam of Curling @grandslamofcurling.bsky.social · 3d

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Rock Channel @rockchannelcurl.bsky.social · 3d

🚨 Tour Roundup:

South Korea’s Team Ha steals their way to victory at the Stu Sells Toronto Tankard, edging Team Tirinzoni 5–4 in a wild finish! 🇰🇷🔥

Catch up on all the action from this week’s tour stops 👇
https://bit.ly/3KDPdeX

✍️ Jonathan Brazeau

#RockChannel #Curling

South Korea's Team Ha rode the steal train en route to the Stu Sells Toronto Tankard women's title.

www.thegrandslamofcurling.com

Dennis Thiessen: The End of an Era, The Start of a Legacy

Grand Slam of Curling @grandslamofcurling.bsky.social · 4d

ICYMI: after more than two decades representing Canada, Dennis Thiessen has officially played his final competitive game.

Dennis leaves behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations. ❤️🥌

🎥 Watch the full tribute from teammates ⬇️
https://youtu.be/77fc6ZRS26o

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Grand Slam of Curling @grandslamofcurling.bsky.social · 4d

Homan and Dunstone are on 🔥

Homan captured her third straight PointsBet title — after her 18th career Slam win — while Dunstone earned back-to-back victories following his AMJ Masters triumph.

Full recap ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3KVi1iZ

Homan, Dunstone continue to roll after PointsBet Invitational titles

A week after winning the AMJ Masters, Team Homan and Team Dunstone were back in the winner's circle at the PointsBet Invitational. Devin Heroux has more.

Draw schedule set for 2025 CO-OP Tour Challenge in Nisku

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Grand Slam of Curling @grandslamofcurling.bsky.social · 4d

A huge thank you to Reid and Kerri for their continued support of youth curling! We had a fantastic group at the AMJ Masters in London.

Programs like JR. GSOC and Future Rockstars provide young athletes with the opportunity to play on world-class ice and learn from top curlers.

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Grand Slam of Curling @grandslamofcurling.bsky.social · 5d

ICYMI: The draw schedule is set for the CO-OP Tour Challenge in Nisku, Oct. 14–19.

Mouat and Einarson return as defending champs, with 16 men’s and 16 women’s teams ready to battle in the season’s second Slam. 🥌

Full schedule + ticket info ⬇️
https://bit.ly/46Cewqp

The games are set for the CO-OP Tour Challenge, taking place Oct. 14-19 at the Silent Ice Center in Nisku, Alta.

Episode 6 | Community Curling presented by Goldline

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Grand Slam of Curling @grandslamofcurling.bsky.social · 6d

Two champs, one pod. 🏆🎙️

Episode 28 of The Broom Brothers features the winners of the AMJ Masters: Tier 1’s Matt Dunstone and Tier 2’s Danny Casper.

🎧 Listen now: linktr.ee/thebroombrothers

#Curling #GSOC #LetsRock

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Grand Slam of Curling @grandslamofcurling.bsky.social · 6d

ICYMI: This episode of Community Curling, presented by Goldline, spotlights the Ilderton Curling Club’s wheelchair curling program — a community that’s grown into a home for athletes of all ages and abilities.

Watch now: https://youtu.be/SLvL5g6egHQ

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Beyond the Broom: Brad Gushue on Retirement

Grand Slam of Curling @grandslamofcurling.bsky.social · 6d

The pools are locked for the 2025 CO-OP Tour Challenge in Nisku, AB, from Oct. 14-19 🥌

Full breakdown ➡️ https://bit.ly/46Cewqp

#GSOC #Curling

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Grand Slam of Curling @grandslamofcurling.bsky.social · 7d

ICYMI: In an exclusive sit-down with Devin Heroux, one of curling’s most decorated skips, Brad Gushue reflects on the decision to retire after decades at the top.

Watch the full feature interview: https://bit.ly/46GybEb / Rock Channel

Brad Gushue, one of the most decorated skips in curling history, sits down with Devin Heroux for an in-depth conversation about his decision to retire and the journey that led him there. In this feature interview, Brad reflects on a career that include...

Grand Slam of Curling @grandslamofcurling.bsky.social · 8d

It’s the Dunstone snort for us 🤌🤣

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Grand Slam of Curling @grandslamofcurling.bsky.social · 8d

ICYMI: The field is set for the CO-OP Tour Challenge in Nisku, Oct. 14–19.

Team Einarson and Team Mouat return to defend their titles, with 16 of the world’s top men’s and women’s teams locked in for the season’s second Slam. 🥌

Full team list + details: https://bit.ly/48LwpnZ

#GSOC #LetsRock

The Grand Slam of Curling is an annual series of events featuring the top-ranked curling men's and women's teams in the world. Get all you need here on the official website.

thegrandslamofcurling.com

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Grand Slam of Curling @grandslamofcurling.bsky.social · 9d

🚨 The CO-OP Tour Challenge is coming to Nisku, AB, Oct. 14–19!

The teams are locked in — see who’s ready to battle it out on curling’s biggest stage.

👉 Full details and draw schedule (dropping soon): thegrandslamofcurling.com 👀

#GSOC #LetsRock #curling

Tirinzoni's undefeated streak ends in AMJ Masters final

Grand Slam of Curling @grandslamofcurling.bsky.social · 9d

🚨 🥌 Two weeks away until the CO-OP Tour Challenge Oct. 14-19 in Nisku, AB.

Tickets are going fast. Grab yours now. 🎟️ 👇
https://bit.ly/4mIC15W

#GSOC #curling #LetsRock

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Grand Slam of Curling @grandslamofcurling.bsky.social · 9d

Silvana Tirinzoni’s perfect start to the season came to an end in London.

After 12 straight wins, the Swiss skip’s run was halted by Team Homan in the AMJ Masters women’s final.

Takeaways from Europe’s top teams at the AMJ Masters 👇
https://bit.ly/3Ku2RkH

A perfect start to the season for Team Silvana Tirinzoni of Switzerland came to a screeching halt on Sunday in a 6-4 loss to Canada’s Team Rachel Homan in the women’s final of the Grand Slam of Curlin...

Eight Ends: Homan, Dunstone ace major test at AMJ Masters

Grand Slam of Curling @grandslamofcurling.bsky.social · 9d

Eight Ends: Team Homan and Team Dunstone aced the test at the AMJ Masters — both capturing titles in London as Canada’s Olympic trials draw closer. 🥌

Read the full column 👇
https://bit.ly/4gL6wGQ

Ottawa’s Team Homan and Winnipeg’s Team Dunstone not only passed but aced the test with flying colours thanks to remarkable resilience.

Team Casper puts maturity, personality on display

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Grand Slam of Curling @grandslamofcurling.bsky.social · 10d

In an exclusive sit-down with Devin Heroux, one of curling’s most decorated skips, Brad Gushue reflects on the decision to retire after decades at the top.

Watch the full feature interview: https://bit.ly/46GybEb / Rock Channel

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Grand Slam of Curling @grandslamofcurling.bsky.social · 10d

🇺🇸 From joking with the crowd to delivering under pressure, Casper and his team proved they’re ready to take the next step with Olympic Trials just around the corner.

Read the full feature from Ben Hoppe 👇
https://bit.ly/3IqDGz0

With the U.S. Olympic Trials in November coming up quickly, Danny Casper looks primed to make a strong run to represent Team USA.

Homan wins record-extending 18th Grand Slam women's title at AMJ Masters

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Grand Slam of Curling @grandslamofcurling.bsky.social · 11d

History made in London. 🏆

🇨🇦 Homan captured her record-extending 18th Grand Slam women’s title at the AMJ Masters, defeating 🇨🇭 Tirinzoni 6-4.

Homan & longtime teammate Miskew also tied Kevin Martin for the most GSOC titles.

Full recap 👇
https://bit.ly/3IL8Ocr

Rachel Homan captured a record-extending 18th Grand Slam of Curling women's title at the AMJ Masters.